Reaper | Audacity | |
Pricing options | Free for 60 days, then $60 for personal, or $225 for a commercial license | Free for all of it, ever, with a function to donate on the website |
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Usability | Good but cramped – improved by using two monitors | Simple; functional |
Conclusion | Good for ambitious home recording enthusiasts working with full band projects | Good for those working on simple projects like podcasts or ripping audio |